Onan Generator replacement
Been having issues with the generator for a while. It finally quit working and RV shop says it will cost more to rebuild than replace. My question is, does anyone know of a place that sells used or re...
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OSCBRADLEY wrote:
Well it has taken me a while but I finally just ordered a replacement generator. A friend and I installed it today but it does not seem to want to run. The only thing that is standing out to me is that I connected the positive battery cable to the generator but I do not see a negative cable. Hate to sound ultra stupid here but should'nt I be connecting a negative cable? Generator is a Onan Emerald 5000 gas.
By not running, I take that to mean that the starter won't turn over?
As far as a neg. battery return, we could assume that bolting it down would do the job, but I would also find a place to run a heavy wire from the genset frame somewhere and connect it to a good chassis ground on the coach.
